BTA Scene Calendar

Turn of the Screw. A young governess journeys to a lonely English manor house to care for two recently orphaned children. She starts to see ghosts of former governesses haunting them. $10 to $30, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Lost Nation Theater Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, info@lostnationtheater.org, 802-229-0492.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program. (formerly Bone Builders), the exercises of have been extensively researched and reviewed to ensure effectiveness and the safety and well-being of participants. 8:30-9:45 a.m. Barre Area Senior Center, 131 South Main Street #4, Barre, bascdirector@yahoo.com, 802-479-9512.

Falls Prevention Tai Chi I & II. Every Thursday. Reviewing & refining Levels I & II. This class will focus on greater self-awareness and technique while reviewing your practice so you can take it home and continue the work begun. 3:45-4:45 p.m. Barre Area Senior Center, 131 South Main Street #4, Barre, bascdirector@yahoo.com, 802-479-9512.

Growing Veggies From A to Z. Organic gardener Henry Homeyer will answer your questions and will bring some of his books and his favorite weeding tool for sale after the talk. 7-8 p.m. North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, wenalger@gmail.com.

Turn of the Screw. A young governess journeys to a lonely English manor house to care for two recently orphaned children. She starts to see ghosts of former governesses haunting them. $10 to $30, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Lost Nation Theater Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, info@lostnationtheater.org, 802-229-0492.

Writers Block. Share your essay, short stories, one-act plays, poems or any other form worthy of note. Your work, along with others will be critiqued in a positive mode with a supportive audience. Register. Every Friday. 10-11:15 a.m. Barre Area Senior Center, 131 South Main Street #4, Barre, bascdirector@yahoo.com, 802-479-9512.

Pride and Prejudice. The beloved Jane Austen classic novel comes to life as the Lamoille County Players open their 67th-season with their production of Pride and Prejudice. 7-9 p.m. Hyde Park Opera House, 85 Main Street, Hyde Park, Info@lcplayers.com, 802-888-4507.

Turn of the Screw. A young governess journeys to a lonely English manor house to care for two recently orphaned children. She starts to see ghosts of former governesses haunting them. $10 to $30, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Lost Nation Theater Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, info@lostnationtheater.org, 802-229-0492.

Mattress Recycling Collection. Tired of your old mattress? Want to keep it out of the landfill? Bring it to the first mattress recycling event in Vermont. $30 per mattress, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Barre Town Dept of Public Works, 79 Pitman Rd, Barre, cathleeng@cvswmd.org, 802-229-9383.

Friends Annual Plant Swap. Bring anything you are digging up and have extra of to share with your neighbors. Seedlings are also appreciated. Drop off your plants the day before or early the day of the swap. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Old Schoolhouse Common Gazebo, 122 School Street , Marshfield, jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com, 802-426-3581.

Chapters in History Three: The Twenties; Roaring and Otherwise. A free program series of reading and discussion. Visit website for monthly topics. 2:05-4 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, Old Schoolhouse Common 122 School St. RM 2, Marshfield, jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com, 802-426-3581.

All You See Is Glory; Big Stars & Maritime Moments: Photography by Peter Cunningham. “Stars come and go, they come fast and they come slow, they come like the last light of the sun, all in a blaze, and all you see is glory.” Janis Ian . 5 p.m. White River Gallery, 35 S. Windsor St, South Royalton, VT, dianparker9@gmail.com, 802-685-3832.

Roy MacNeil, Nikki Kim, & Friends. An exciting show of original compositions, classical greats, traditional old time music and more. A portion of the ticket revenue will be donated to Lamoille Area Cancer Network. Tickets $15, Seniors 20% off, Students $10, 7-9 p.m. Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro, boxoffice@highlandartsvt.org, 802-533-2000.

Turn of the Screw. A young governess journeys to a lonely English manor house to care for two recently orphaned children. She starts to see ghosts of former governesses haunting them. $10 to $30, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Lost Nation Theater Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, info@lostnationtheater.org, 802-229-0492.

Mother’s Day on the Farm. Parents raising young Jewish children will be gathering at a Jewish cooperative farm to plant greens to be harvested for the Waitsfield food shelf. Children will be able to pet farm animals and make a gift planter to give to their moms. Please RSVP to rebtobie@gmail.com. 10-11:30 a.m. Living Tree Alliance, 110 Living Tree Lane, Moretown, rebtobie@gmail.com, 802-371-9697.

Plant Sale. Selling garden starts: tomatoes, peppers, herbs and other seedlings as well as some perennials. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Old Meeting House, 1620 Center Road, East Montpelier, admin@oldmeetinghouse.org, 802-229-9593.

Wild Edibles & Wild Mushrooms. Nova Kim and Les Hook, Co-Founders of the Wild Food Gatherers Guild, will be presenting the first of a three part series on Wild Edibles & Wild Mushrooms commonly found in Vermont with their identification and uses. This first workshop focus is on springtime edibles. Donations Accepted, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. BALE Commons, 35 South Windsor Street, South Royalton, john.pimental@gmail.com, 6033204745.

Turn of the Screw. A young governess journeys to a lonely English manor house to care for two recently orphaned children. She starts to see ghosts of former governesses haunting them. $10 to $30, 2 p.m. Lost Nation Theater Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, info@lostnationtheater.org, 802-229-0492.

Pitch. A fun-filled time of card playing and comradery, every Monday. 1-3 p.m. Barre Area Senior Center, 131 South Main Street #4, Barre, bascdirector@yahoo.com, 802-479-9512.

Mindfulness Practice and the Cultivation of Character. This class will be an exploration of the dynamics that shape this possibility. Space is limited and registration in advance is suggested. 6-7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Co-op, 623 Stone Cutters Way, Montpelier, info@hungermountain.coop, 802-262-3202.

Barre Tones A cappella Women’s chorus Guest Night. Do you Love to Sing? The Barre Tones are holding its Guest Night. Women of all musical abilities are welcome. You do not need to read music. 6:20-9 p.m. Capital City Grange, 6612 Vt. Route 12, Berlin, chrisvw582@gmail.com, 802-223-2039.

Handwork Circle. Bring with you what you are working on and share handwork skills, ideas and advice. Monday evenings. 6:30-8 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, 122 School St. Room 2, Marshfield, jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com, 8024263581.

Reflections from Montgomery. A group of fifteen people from the Peace & Justice Center took a trip to Montgomery, Alabama. They will share what they learned and the impact that this trip has had on their work. 7-9 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier, program@pjcvt.org, 802-863-2345.

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Bike Lamoille Valley Rail Trail with GMC. Difficult. 25 +/- miles. Danville to St. Johnsbury. Continuous downhill to St. J. but then a two hour uphill back. Lunch at a restaurant in St. J. Contact: George Plumb, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com for meeting time and place. 12 a.m.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program. (formerly Bone Builders), the exercises of have been extensively researched and reviewed to ensure effectiveness and the safety and well-being of participants. 8:30-9:45 a.m. Barre Area Senior Center, 131 South Main Street #4, Barre, bascdirector@yahoo.com, 802-479-9512.

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Disease Workshop. This program helps people with chronic conditions manage and improve their own health. 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Barre Area Senior Center, 131 South Main Street #4, Barre, bascdirector@yahoo.com, 802-479-9512.

Young at Heart Singers. This group has a great time and performs locally at different venues as well as at BASC. 1-2 p.m. Barre Area Senior Center, 131 South Main Street #4, Barre, bascdirector@yahoo.com, 802-479-9512.

Global Warming Book Discussion. Reading the New York Times bestseller, “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming,” highlighting the top 100 most effective ways to reverse climate change. 7-8:30 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier, media@suncommon.com, 540-686-5912.

Story Time and Playgroup. For children birth to age six and their grown-ups. We follow the Twinfield Union School calendar and do not hold the program the days Twinfield is closed. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, 122 School St. Room 2, Marshfield, jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com, 802-426-3581.

Music Together with Elen Leonard. An internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age 7. Free, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Jaquith Public Library, 122 School St. Room 2, Marshfield, jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com, 802-426-3717.

Chair Yoga. Focus will be on balance, breath, posture, flexibility and meditation. No prior experience needed. Every Wednesday — Sign up if planning to attend. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Barre Area Senior Center, 131 South Main Street #4, Barre, bascdirector@yahoo.com, 802-479-9512.

Square Dancing. No partner needed. Square dancing is not only a good way to foster new friendships but is also good exercise for your mind and body. by donation, 1-3 p.m. Barre Area Senior Center, 131 South Main Street #4, Barre, bascdirector@yahoo.com, 802-479-9512.

Helping Yourself to Health with Healthy Living Workshops. Find out what community workshops are offered at Central Vermont Medical Center to help get you started and provide the support you need to keep going. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Co-op, 623 Stone Cutters Way, Montpelier, info@hungermountain.coop, 802-262-3202.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program. (formerly Bone Builders), the exercises of have been extensively researched and reviewed to ensure effectiveness and the safety and well-being of participants. 8:30-9:45 a.m. Barre Area Senior Center, 131 South Main Street #4, Barre, bascdirector@yahoo.com, 802-479-9512.

History of the Vermont Supreme Court. Author of the new VHS publication The Law of the Hills: A Judicial History of Vermont, Paul S. Gillies will talk about the sometimes rough, and always intriguing history of the state’s highest court. 12-1 p.m. Vermont History Museum, 109 State St, Montpelier, info@vermonthistory.org, (802) 479-8522.

Falls Prevention Tai Chi I & II. Every Thursday. Reviewing & refining Levels I & II. This class will focus on greater self-awareness and technique while reviewing your practice so you can take it home and continue the work begun. 3:45-4:45 p.m. Barre Area Senior Center, 131 South Main Street #4, Barre, bascdirector@yahoo.com, 802-479-9512.

Hebrew and Yiddish Calligraphy. This fun workshop led by Randi Hacker will cover the way to hold a calligraphic pen and teach the basic strokes you will need to form all of the letters of the Hebrew alef-bet. By donation, 5-6 p.m. Beth Jacob Synagogue, 10 Harrison Ave. Montpelier, programming@bethjacobvt.org.

Fault Lines. Opening reception. Artists explore the current political climate and the resulting fractures in our world that threaten discontinuity at many levels and potential explosive energy. Runs: May 14 — June 29. 5:30 p.m. Studio Place Arts, 201 N Main St, Barre, info@studioplacearts.com, 802-479-7069.

Music @ The Cafe: The Zeichner Trio. The Zeichner Trio is a sibling band that plays traditional Irish and Old-Time/Appalachian music — with Louli on 4 and 5-string banjos and Celtic harp, Oliver on the penny whistle and the uilleann pipes, and Yasi with fiddle and sean nós dance. Bringing age-old melodies alive with creativity in voice and instrument, the group has gained a reputation in Vermont as standard-bearers of the tradition. Since 2012, they have entertained audiences with lively fiddle tunes and dance steps, mournful ballads, lyrical bagpipes, and timeless banjo — and some sibling banter, of course. The trio’s music is an essential part of the fabric of their lives and community, and they hope that sharing what they do brings inspiration to their audiences. 6-8 p.m. Hardwick Street Cafe, 2875 Hardwick St. Greensboro, boxoffice@highlandartsvt.org, 802-533-2000.

Yestermorrow Speaker Series: Solar in Vermont. How far has Vermont come in expanding energy generated by solar panels, and how far can we go? Join Joey Dorwart Crane to learn how solar energy plays into Vermont’s grid, from residential rooftop arrays to large solar farms. Joey will discuss the benefits versus limitations of off-grid systems, and learn what it would mean for all Vermont residents to have more solar tying into our grid. 7-8 p.m. Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, info@yestermorrow.org, 8024965545.

Writers Block. Share your essay, short stories, one-act plays, poems or any other form worthy of note. Your work, along with others will be critiqued in a positive mode with a supportive audience. Register. Every Friday. 10-11:15 a.m. Barre Area Senior Center, 131 South Main Street #4, Barre, bascdirector@yahoo.com, 802-479-9512.

Clownfish. Clownfish (“Best of Fringe”, Nugget Fringe) is an hour of comedy and storytelling exploring sex, gender, identity, and other black-and-white topics. TreVor Wade (they/them;The Moth StorySlam winner) mixes tales of misguided affection and botched romance with cutting observations about this divide we’ve erected between “man” and “woman”. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t fit in the boxes, if your option was not listed on the drop-down menu, if you want to learn more about this national conversation we’re having about gender, if you know what all the letters in LGBTQIA stand for, if you had no idea we were up to that many letters, if you’re open to a new point of view, if you want to trick a bigot, if you’re looking for a unicorn, come see this show. It’s honest as all get-out, glam as Hell, as weird as America, and also happens to rhyme. I promise not to disappoint (unless you’re my dad). Kathleen Kanz hosts and opens the show. This is part of a nationwide tour and a documentary is being made. $5, 6:45-9:15 p.m. Half Lounge, 136 1/2 Church Street, Burlington , vermontcomedy@gmail.com, 802-828-5060.

GMC Stowe Area Trail Work. All abilities welcome and needed. Spring walk-thru and routine pre-hiking season trail work on the Long Trail. Bring lunch, water, and work gloves, tools provided. Meet at Montpelier High School at 8 a.m. 8 a.m. Montpelier High School, 5 High School Drive, Montpelier, dreamon@myfairpoint.net.

Spring Fling Flea Market. The Newbury Woman’s Club will hold their Annual Spring Fling Fundraising Flea Market on May 18th from 9 to 3 at The Old Village Church on the Newbury, VT common just off Route 5. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Old Village Church, 95 Chapel Street at Route 5, Newbury, jane.booth.1@gmail.com, 802-866-5343.

Artist Talk — Pamela Wilson. Pamela will be discussing her newest ceramic pieces, which include vessels fired with wood for four days in an anagama-style wood kiln, designed by master kiln-builder John Baymore. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Studio Place Arts, 201 N Main St, Barre, info@studioplacearts.com, 802-479-7069.

Samara Piano Quartet. Four established musicians who have dedicated their professional lives to chamber music. Features a pre-concert talk, at 6 p.m. in the performance studio. Tickets start at $15, Students $10, and Seniors 20% off, 7-9 p.m. Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. Greensboro, tiffany@highlandartsvt.org, 8025332000.

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